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Watch thousands of metalheads sing-a-long to Vengaboys at Download Festival

“No one loves pop music as much as moshers"

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek becomes chairman of AI military start-up following €600 million investment

Ek had previously invested €100 million in Helsing, a software specialist that currently produces drones, aircrafts and submarines for military use

Previously unheard SOPHIE music to be released to mark 10 years of 'PRODUCT'

Created during the late-electronic pioneer's 'PRODUCT' era, 'OOH'/'GET HIGHER' will be available to stream from midnight

Tristan Hunt shares tips for neurodivergent creatives in the electronic music industry

The Former AFEM exec offers actionable advice to help those with ADHD, autism & dyslexia leverage their unique strengths

Toddla T calls out "backdoor pressure" to remove Kneecap from Glastonbury 2025 line-up

The former BBC Radio 1 DJ, who produced the Irish rap trio's album 'Fine Art', claimed a "confidential" letter had been sent to festival bookers, urging them to drop Kneecap

Fund to improve crowd safety across live music and nightlife to launch next month

The Lost Angels fund will support families impacted by crowd-related event tragedies and offers safety training programmes to grassroots organisations

Apple Music launches new "AutoMix" feature that blends tracks together using AI

Powered by Apple Intelligence, the tech giant claims the new feature can craft "unique transitions" between tracks, "just like a DJ"

Wu-Tang Clan to star in first video game in 26 years, Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver

The co-operative RPG marks the legendary hip hop outfit's return to the world of video games since the release of 1999 cult classic Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style

MITC launch new, 24-hour mental health support service for artists and touring professionals

The free, online service hopes to help touring professionals tackle burnout, stress, and mental health issues

Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys co-founder and legendary songwriter, has died

The visionary musician was widely considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time and a major influence on pop music's recognition as an art form

Sama' Abdulhadi withdraws from Sónar over KKR ownership

The Palestinian DJ and producer had been scheduled to perform at the festival on Friday

Funk and soul pioneer Sly Stone has died aged 82

The Family Stone singer was known for hits including ‘Family Affair’ and ‘If You Want Me To Stay’

Sónar removes McDonalds and Coca-Cola as sponsors following pressure from BDS movement

Palestinian DJ and producer Samaʼ Abdulhadi has urged the festival to "go further" ahead of her set next week

Controversial ex-Colombian President reportedly attempting to make career as a DJ

Iván Duque, who served as President of Colombia from 2018-2022, has been accused of failing to tackle the murders of activists during his tenure

Glastonbury reveals full line-up, set times, and stage splits for 2025

Rumours are still swirling about this year’s secret sets and TBA slots

Composer and glitch musician Yasunao Tone has died aged 90

The Japanese artist was part of the pioneering Fluxus movement during the ‘60s and ‘70s

NDAs in music “silence” victims of abuse, according to new parliament report

The report argues that NDAs should be banned in cases involving "sexual misconduct, bullying or discrimination"

David Lynch’s possessions, including music gear, put up for auction

Notable items include a red curtain and black and white zig-zag rug in style of Twin Peaks’ Black Lodge and his 1997 Parker Fly electric guitar

The Guardian to launch new investigative podcast series honouring former Mixmag editor Dom Phillips

Missing in the Amazon will launch on June 5 to mark the third anniversary of the former Mixmag editor's murder

Sónar claims it will never send "a single Euro" to KKR in new statement

The Barcelona-based festival has been the subject of boycott calls over concerns around the investments of KKR, the parent company of its owner Superstruct

Dozens left without Glastonbury tickets after luxury glamping company goes bust

Tickets booked through Yurtel will no longer be fulfilled after the company announced it had ceased trading earlier this month